Nervy pilot repairs plunging airship during trial
Capt. Thomas S. Baldwin and inventor Glenn Curtiss conducted the first official speed trial of the Army dir igible at Fort Myer. A wire break disabled one engine cylinder, forcing repairs mid flight. The craft landed in a cornfield, then resumed, finishing a 2.25 mile leg in 9 minutes 50 seconds before another failure prompted a descent.
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Washington
Thomas S. Baldwin
Army Board
Fort Myer
Curtiss
Baldwin
Signal Corps
Lieut
Selfridge
Creecey
Marine Corps
Capt. Baldwin
Jane
Wright Ascends Ninety Feet in France Flight
Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio made a strong morning flight at iE Mans circling five times and staying aloft six minutes fifty six and two fifths seconds reaching ninety feet the highest altitude yet here. Spectator M Kepferer and Aero Club officials timed the event noting a ten mile hour wind. He later flew two short runs under gusty conditions and complained spectators unsettled him during public demonstrations.
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Dayton
Ohio
Orville Wright
Wright Brothers
Fort Myer
France
Ie Mans
Wilbur Wright
Wright
M. Kepferer
Ville de Paris
Aero Club
Department of the Sarthe
Mr. Wright
Purchases $5,000 sporting aeroplane for speed
Glenn H Cure iss, aiding Capt Baldwini at Fort Myer, wins first The Scientific American Cup contest and is commissioned to build a 500 pound heavier-than-air machine for pure sport. It features light weight, no tail, steerable wheel and two skids, launching beyond wheels, and a 50 hp air-cooled Curtiss motor. Curtiss also builds a 100 hp aeronautical motor for a California company to power a dirigible balloon of vast gas capacity.
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Washington
Glenn H. Cureiss
Baldwini
Fort Myer
Aerial Experiment Association
Curtiss
Oer
Wright Brothers
Oakland
Cal
Balloon ascent twenty six miles from Boston to Amherst
Charles J. Glidden of Boston and Charles T. Shean of Springfield soared in the balloon Boston. The flight covered twenty six miles in forty one minutes and landed on Sidney White’s farm four miles outside Amherst, Massachusetts.
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New York Times
Springfield
Mass
Charles J. Glidden
Boston
Charles T. Shean
Sidney White
Amherst
Catholics Attack Socialism at Federation Meeting
The General Federation of Catholic Societies unanimously re-elected Edward Feeney as president and chose Pittsburgh as the next meeting site. Resolutions urged Catholic religious instruction in schools, forming a national Catholic Young Men group, and repudiating socialism. The group appealed for Catholics to oppose movements weakening Sunday observance and to uphold the Lord's Day in all aspects of life.
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Boston
Edward Feeney
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Penn
General Federation of Catholic Societies
Dreamland Steamer Sold to Baltimore Syndicate
The steamboat Dreamland, once bought by the Dreamland Amusement Company for 75000 to ferry excursionists from New York to Dreamland, was sold today to a Baltimore syndicate. The vessel will operate next season from Baltimore to Chesapeake Bay resorts.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Penn
Dreamland
Dreamland Amusement Company
Coney Island
New York
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Roosevelt Delays Ruling on Hazing Cadets at West Point
Washington reports Roosevelt delays a decision on eight West Point cadets convicted of hazing. Col. Hugh L. Scott will conduct further inquiry into discharge conditions, with findings sent to Secretary Wright for punishment decisions. A public ruling is not expected before next week.
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New York Times
Washington
Roosevelt
West Point
Hugh L. Scott
Military Academy
Col. Scott
Fort Ethan Allen
Oyster Bay
Wright
War Department
Academy
Attiude
Arrest of Man by Wife at East 126th Street Station
A disturbance erupted outside the East 126th Street Police Station as Mrs. Sarah Fitzpatrick dragged her husband Michael Fitzpatrick inside by neck and belt. Acting Captain Walsh detained Michael on intoxication charges while Mrs Fitzpatrick would pursue other charges in court.
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East 126Th Street
Walsh
Sarah Fitzpatrick
Michael
Fitzpatrick
Bonaparte Approves Appeal in Government Case
A telegram from Attorney General Bonaparte approves a petition draft for rehearing by the U S Court of Appeals in the Standard Oil case. District Attorney Edwin W. Sims reports the move while Assistant D A James H. Wilkerson is in St Paul consulting with Frank B Kellogg.
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Chicago
Edwin W. Sims
Bonaparte
United States Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company of
Inana
James H. Wilkerson
St. Paul
Frank B. Kellogg
Ex Senator Mills Undergoes Successful Surgery in Baltimore
Ex Senator Roger Q. Mills of Texas arrived in Baltimore to undergo a surgical operation. The operation was performed today and was declared successful, with Mills resting comfortably this morning.
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Baltimore
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
Reynolds Named to State Commission on Aliens Welfare
Gov. Hughes appoints James B. Reynolds of New York to the State Commission to investigate the welfare and condition of aliens, replacing William Williams who failed to qualify.
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James B. Reynolds
Allen Board
Albany
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
New York
State Commission
Mr. Reynolds
William Williams
Caronia Aids Lyderhorn Crew With Food At Sea
The Cunard liner Caronia ferried relief to the Lyderhorn mariners after 135 days at sea with dwindling rations. The Lyderhorn crew, seen by Caronia passengers, received barrels and boxes of food for the voyage’s end as Capt. Dow supervised the supply drop. Nearby passengers included hotelier Harry W. Searls and singer Mrs. Pendleton Lillian Blauvelt, with her Home Sweet Home performance and Italian opera plans noted.
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Cunard
Caronia
Lyderhorn
N. V
Iquique
Rotterdam
Caronla
Dow
Harry W. Searls
London
Plaza
Green Park
Buckingham Palace
Pendleton
Lillian Blauvelt
Italy
Deserter Fires On Police In Shielded Navy Fallout
Able Seaman Johan Packstrom deserts aboard the Rhode Island after alleging harassment by a lieutenant. He fled to Bremerton and Bridgeport before clashing with Officer Van Winkle in Chatham Square, firing twice and being clubbed unconscious. He awaits bail on assault charges.
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Johann Packstrom
Rhode Island
Seattle
Packstrom
Bremerton Navy Yard
Bridgeport
Bowery
Navy
Chatham Square
Policeman van Winkle
Elizabeth Street
Nassau County to curb traffic speed at Mineola meeting
Halstead Scudder of Nassau County urges strict action against speeders after hearers including Congressman W W Cocks and automobile leaders. He cites sixty killed or injured since May and says future arrests will move from Justices courts to the County Court, with harsher treatment for violators.
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New York Times
Mineola
L. I
Nassau County
Halstead Scudder
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Scudder
Charles T. Terry
Terry
W. W. Cocks
Harmon
Jericho Turnpike
Richardson
W. W. Niles
Auto Club of America
A. R. Pardington
Long Island Motor Parkway
Jericho Road
Justices’ Court
Richard Gill Accused of Bribing Policeman at Gambling House
Richard Gill of Flush ing L I was held on $1000 bail for examination by Magistrate Droege in Jefferson Market Court after offering Sergeant Peter Tighe $10 to ignore activity at a suspected gambling house on Thirty fourth Street near Seventh Avenue. Gill appeared in court yesterday.
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Richard Gill
Flushing, L.I
Droege
Jefferson Market Court
Peter Tighe
Fourteenth Inspection District
Tighe
Thirty-fourth Street
Seventh Avenue
Gill
Thaw Declared Bankrupt as Thaw Case Shifts to Pittsburgh
Referee William R Blair declares Harry K Thaw bankrupt in Pittsburgh delaying New York actions. Only Mrs Thaw and Roger O Mara may choose a trustee. Thaw seeks to move his mental condition hearing to Pittsburgh as creditors may challenge the adjudication in U S court. The case could involve Judge Archibald or Judge Holland with hearings on Thaws sanity.
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New York Times
Pittsburg
Penn
William R. Blair
Harry K. Thaw
Daniel O'Reilly
William Thaw
Harry
Roger O'Mara
Thary
New York
Thaw
United States
Blair
Tha
United States District Court
Archibald
Scranton
Holland
Philadelphia
United States Court
John Armstrong Chanler
Virginia
Virggnnia
Death Crossings to Go at Seabright New Jersey
Seabright New Jersey Aug 12 two dangerous grade crossings will be abolished after a petition to the Board of Freeholders. County Engineer to provide cost estimate. The rail line crosses the highway twice at 2700 feet apart. About 2300 vehicles pass daily. Five people have been killed in eight years the latest victim Miss Drucker of New York. Narrow escapes have been frequent.
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Seabright
N. J
Board of Freeholders
Miss Drucker
New York
Dead Doctor Found in Trance Claim Behind Spirit cure
Philadelphia Aug 12 Dr Lomits E Wheat physician found dead at 1900 Diamond St two women spiritualists say he lives on in a trance They id that spirits led by Dr Miller will cure him and restore him The coroner’s physician states apparent arsenic poisoning as the cause of death
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Lomits E. Wheat
Diamond Street
Fannie Soult
Florence Buckman
Arlington Street
Referee Rules Droege Case at Appellate Court
City Magistrate Otto H. Droege filed an answer to supplementary charges from the Bar Association after a Night Court probe. The commission found he released ten prisoners on Blackwell's Island. Referee William H. Willis will hear the case on October 23 and report to the Appellate Division. Previous charges allege an attempt to pay a lawyer to suppress a newspaper story about Night Court practices.
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Otto H. Droege
Supreme Court
Bar Association
Commissioners of Accounts
Jefferson Market
Masgistrais Droege
Blackwell’s Island
McClellan
Droege
Einar Chrystie
William H. Willis
Davis Torpedo Successful in Boston Tests
Army and Navy ordnance experts praised the Davis torpedo gun after tests at Fort Strong Boston Harbor. Three projec tiles overturned targets and a later test off Sheep Island showed penetration without detonating the rear charge. Commander Cleland Davis notes the device has own motive power and operates at about 5000 feet with a 40 pound explosive nose fuse.
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Boston
Army
Navy
Cleland Davis
Fort Strong
Boston Harbor
Sheep Island
Davis
Welcome planned for Thomas car crew after New York to Paris win
New York motorists prepare a welcome for the Thomas car crew George Shuster Miller and MacAdam arriving from France after winning the New York to Paris race. A dock reception on Monday leads to a Times Office exhibition followed by back to Buffalo. A formal club reception and lecture on the trip is planned at the Automobile Club of America.
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New York
Paris
France
Lorraine
Ees
Havre
Automobile Club of America
American Automobile Association
Times Square
Harry 8. Houpt
Thomas
George Shuster
George Miller
George MacAdam
Thz New York Times
Asia
Europe
Automobile Club
Times Office
Buffalo 1
Shuster
Mrs Alice Webb Guilty Of Defrauding Hotel
Mrs Alice L Webb divorced wife of tobacco maker Brodie L Duke was found guilty in Chicago of passing a worthless check to the Great Seldhers Hotel. A new trial motion was planned and will be argued later. If denied, sentence awaits. The check for 50 dollars was alleged to have been written while she was under stimulants and narcotics. The maximum penalty is a 2000 dollar fine and a year in jail. She was released on bail.
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Chicago
Alice L. Webb
Brodie L. Duke
Great Seldhers Hotel
Moten
Webb
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Glidden
Ascension
General Federation of Societies
West Point Academy
Nassau CO
U. S
White's
Slayer
Armstrong Chantel
Seabright, N. J
Thomas Crew
Alice Webb
Broadway
Warren St
Flatbush Ave
Fulton St Broadway
Bedford Ave
the Warrens
George Cary Eggleston
Wm. C. de Mille
Mr. Eggleston
Warrens
Bull Run
Appomattox
Mr. de Mille
G. W. Dillingham CO
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